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Cases may have hit their peak for NYC Still ‘busy, but very different from 2020,’ said one Queens ER doctor

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ovid cases in New York are still on the rise but the growth in new daily infections and hospitalizations appear to be slowing, indicating a plateau following the holiday season and spike in transmission.

Hospitalizations have ticked up, according to city data, with a daily average of 657 over the past seven days, but the trend in the percentage of positive cases is now considered stable.

The seven-day average for cases in the city dropped slightly to 40,150 as of Monday, almost 400 fewer than the day before, and statewide they dropped by about the same, according to available data.

“I think we’ve probably hit the peak,” said Dr. Teresa Amato, director of emergency medicine at Northwell Health’s Long Island Jewish Forest Hills hospital.

Amato’s assessment that cases are steadying is based on past surges but she notes that this time around has been different.

“We’re not seeing as many respiratory complaints and people needing to be on ventilators, especially in the fully vaccinated and boosted patients. We’re seeing milder disease,” she said.

No Queens neighborhoods are among the

Covid cases and hospitalizations may be slowing and new guidance for testing differentiates patients admitted for the virus versus those who happen to test positive. PHOTO BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF top citywide for the most cases in the past seven days but out of the neighborhoods here, Astoria and Woodside saw the most, with over 27,000 cases in each ZIP code.

Amato said the “vast majority” of Covid patients her department is seeing this time around are being discharged from the emergency room rather than needing to be admitted.

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department, but we’re not overwhelmed,” said Amato. “It’s busy, but very different from 2020.”

She has seen an increase in the number of children hospitalized, which she attributes to them being the last group to be prioritized for vaccinations. That reflects recent reports statewide of pediatric hospitalizations skyrocketing throughout December.

As for her hospital system, she said it has

put a limit on some elective procedures to be “mindful of the governor’s mandate,” but has been able to meet demands for patients, so far.

Last week, the state Department of Health updated the list of hospitals that must stop “non-essential, non-urgent elective procedures for a minimum of two weeks” following a statewide high of 90,000 cases in a single day. However, no Northwell or New York City hospitals were listed.

Before the surge, Amato’s department was administering monoclonal antibody treatment but had to discontinue as Omicron swept the country. Now, she said, the doctors are looking for the new oral antiviral treatment for Covid as it becomes more available. The medicine is easier to take and requires less intense supervision.

Hochul, too, has said there seems to be a “glimmer of hope” as the Omicron surge reaches a plateau. “Cases are slowing down, the rate of increase is slowing down, but they are still high,” she said on Tuesday.

Newly released data from the state shows that about half of the Covid patients in city hospitals admitted between Jan. 5 and 6 were there for some other reason but then also tested positive for the virus.

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Ariola releases 100-day plan for district Public safety, relationship building and transparency are key, she says

by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Howard Beach) has a busy 100 days ahead of her, according to a recently released plan.

Over the next few months, Ariola will continue meeting with many community leaders and city agencies. She will also address some top issues for the district spanning zoning and transportation. She has already “made a dent” in the list, she told the Chronicle.

At the top of the list is meeting with the commanding officers of the local precincts, school principals, Mayor Adams, leaders from several religious groups and the volunteer fire departments.

“It’s all to build relationships, and it’s all to make sure that they know that they have a Council member who is fighting for them,” Ariola said.

She said she wants District 32 to be on Adams’ radar, especially in terms of Covid mandates put in place by former Mayor de Blasio a nd how t hey a re af fect i ng residents.

Ariola said she also wants to follow through on law enforcement promises they both made during their campaigns.

“We need more police officers on the streets,” she said. “We need better trained police officers. We need our anti-gun units back on the streets. And these are all the things that he committed to during his campaign. And I just want to have conversations with him to make sure that they’re implemented.”

While visiting schools, Ariola said that Covid and the possibility

Councilwoman Joann Ariola ran a campaign focused on law enforcement and quality of life. Her plan for the first 100 days in office reflects those PHOTO BY DEIRDRE BARDOLF priorities. of remote learning came up but that the focus was on school safety. She met with principals on the heels of the Scholars’ Academy incident in which an eighth-grader allegedly threatened an attack and posted a photo of a gun on Snapchat.

The other issue at schools, she said, is parents not only doubleparking but triple-parking while transporting their kids.

Ariola plans to continue and build on former Councilman Eric Ulrich’s legacy of providing generous funding to schools.

Next up for her is touring the business districts of all the neighborhoods from Woodhaven to Breezy Point and meeting with business owners. Ariola said some places have had issues with shop-

lifting and she wants them to know they can reach out and she can help get the police involved.

She also wants religious leaders to know that the NYPD can be deployed to their churches, synagogues, mosques or mandirs if there is any fear within their communities.

“We’re scheduled to visit a mandir on 101st Avenue and I look forward to it,” said Ariola. “I think that you have to have an understanding of all the different religious backgrounds and the makeup of residents. I want them to understand that I’m a part of their community and, because I’m a woman of faith, I share their faith-based needs.”

Also on the list for meetings is

getting together with Council mem- with more to come this week, espebers in neighboring districts, civic cially around Ozone Park. She has and community organizations and partnered with state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D -Howa rd Beach), community boards.

Ariola plans to meet with the Assemblywoman Stacey PhefferMTA to discuss transportation in Amato (D-Rockaway Park) and the district including the viability Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar of expanding the ferry service, (D-Woodhaven) in the efforts, with QueensLink and express buses their most recent event providing rapid at-home tests. from the district to Manhattan.

“Oftentimes when elected offiShe said she was encouraged by Gov. Hochul’s recent announce- cials are of different party enrollment to move forward on an Inter- ment, they don’t work together,” borough Express rail line but she said Ariola. “And I think it is absowould also like to see state funding lutely outstanding that all of us are put into intraborough transporta- working together to make sure that tion, too, especially down to the the communities that we serve are Rockaways and the refurbishing of receiving the services that they the old LIRR railway. Handi- deserve.”

A riola is plan ning to have capped-accessible A and J lines would be a topic to bring up with monthly meetups with constituents and will begin the MTA as well, hosting “Coffee she said. with the CounOn the list is think that it really c i l w o m a n ” also addressing events come Jan. rezoning on the shows that our 29. The first is Rock away expected to take Peninsula. first step is to be place at A ll “There are transparent.”

American Bagel some good zon& Barista Coming projects out — Councilwoman Joann Ariola p a n y i n there and there Lindenwood. are some zoning “It’s not just relationships with projects that are not good for the Rockaway Peninsula, so I want to the agencies and storeowners and NYPD — it’s the relationship that address all of them,” said Ariola.

She said a surfside redevelop- I will have with the residents and ment that would require rezoning a constituents in the 32nd District,” Zone 8 and allow 20-story build- she said.

“I think that it really shows that ings would have a negative impact.

Rezoning on Beach Channel Drive, our first step is to be transparent.”

The councilwoman and her team however, could benefit store ownare operating out of their Rockaway ers, she said.

Another goal is to increase Park office while the one in Ozone access to Covid testing. Four buses Park gets a “facelift” of a fresh coat Q have been operating in the district of paint and cleaned carpets.

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Good odds for mobile bets in the Big Game

by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

The ball is rolling on mobile sports betting in New York State following the Gaming Commission’s announcement last week that four of the nine licensed operators have been approved to start taking bets. They started last Saturday, just in time for playoffs and the Super Bowl, and New York has already hit record highs.

On the first weekend, there were more than eight million bets, deposits and withdrawal transactions in the city alone, according to cyber security company Geo-

Comply. That generated $3.7 million in tax revenue, more than the state made in two years of in-person sports betting. The state saw more mobile wagers than any other market ever had on its first day.

Caesars Sportsbook, DraftKings, FanDuel and Rush Street Interactive satisfied all requirements necessary to begin the wager i ng act iv it y, t he com m ission announced in a press release last week.

They offered incentives like $100 registration bonuses and doubled earnings if the Knicks scored a point last weekend.

The remaining f ive conditionally

licensed operators, Resorts World, BetMGM, PointsBet, WynnBet and Bally Bet, will be approved on a rolling basis.

State Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) chairs the Committee on Racing, Gaming and Wagering and has been a vocal proponent of mobile betting in New York.

“We knew we were coming in late to the game with mobile sports betting as other states like New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania already had their programs up and running, some for two years,” Addabbo said in a statement.

“But to see how quickly New York shot to the top of the list for the number of bets taken proves that our people were ready to embrace mobile sports betting in their home state. And with five additional operators close to being approved to go live, I hope we can continue to capitalize on this historic start and experience a growth in revenue, educational funding, jobs, and new resources for gaming addiction and youth sports.”

Addabbo said in-state betting will help safely monitor the activity and address Q addiction thanks to better regulation.

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City stands by in-school option only Despite walkouts and calls from teachers and unions, remote unlikely

by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Lawmakers, students, teachers and unions have been calling for a remote schooling option, although their wishes will not likely be granted by Mayor Adams, who has maintained that he will keep schools open.

As of Wednesday, Adams told elected officials on a phone call that remote options would not be available for another six months, the nonprofit education news site The 74 reported.

On Tuesday, hundreds of city high school students staged a walkout to demand online learning and more precautions in schools.

“We understand the concerns of our school communities during this crisis,” tweeted Chancellor David Banks in response to the walkouts. “The best decisions are made when everyone has a seat at the table — I’m inviting student leaders to meet with me so we can work together for safe and open schools,” he said.

On Wednesday, there were 6,512 reported student Covid cases, down 900 from the day before, and 1,002 staff cases, down more than 200 since Tuesday.

Last week, two dozen elected officials signed onto a letter calling for Adams to provide a remote schooling option so that students can get tested and vaccinated in light

A remote option to slow the spread of Covid has gained support from many groups but seems unlikely according to recent remarks by the mayor and chancellor. NYC MAYOR’S OFFICE PHOTO / FLICKR of rising cases in schools.

The letter, released by Assemblywoman Jessica Gonzalez-Rojas (D-East Elmhurst), state Sen. Jessica Ramos (D-East Elmhurst) and Councilman Shekar Krishnan (D-Jackson Heights), asks that a remote option be available until next week.

“This time will provide schools with more time to receive shipments of masks, testing kits, and other tools to execute universal weekly and baseline COVID-19 testing,” the

letter reads.

The legislators make clear that they are not asking for the closure of schools but “simply an adaptable response” given a reported 67 percent attendance rate from early last week and some parents pre-emptively keeping their children home.

Since the return after the holiday break, attendance had ticked up slightly to approximately 76 percent, according to Department of Education data.

New year, new laws for NYS What you need to know from speed cameras to robocalls

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With the new year comes a slew of new legislation for New York spanning the environment, workplace protections, early voting, speed cameras and the dreaded robocall.

“Some begin at the start of the new year, while other laws begin later in the year,” said state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) in a prepared statement, which detailed the new legislation. “I want to make sure that everyone is aware of the new laws that will start this year that can have an impact on people’s everyday lives from how you take home food from a restaurant, to helping to stop spam robocalls, to how you can gamble in the state, and how we vote,” he said.

Two new laws will make it more difficult for scammers to make robocalls; one requires phone companies to proactively block calls from numbers that are likely illegitimate and the other requires providers to use a new type of call authentication system.

A new phone line, 988, will be used alongside 911 for suicide prevention and as a mental health crisis hotline, instead of users dialing a full number and area code. The launch date for the new number is July 18.

Since Jan. 1, food establishments can no longer use polystyrene foam containers for

takeout, and fines begin at $250. Revenue will be put into the Environmental Protection Fund, according to the Department of Environmental Conservation. Packing peanuts also are banned.

The state will begin installing speed cameras along highway work zones and issue automatic tickets to violators. The state will gather data on how much money is saved on labor costs compared to police enforcement.

New Yorkers using paid family leave will now receive more money each week — 67 percent of their average weekly wage or up to $1,068.36 a week, $96.75 more than the maximum weekly benefit for 2021.

Starting at the end of this month, whistleblowers will be further protected against retaliation f rom employers or for mer employers. The statute of limitations will also be extended.

Private sector businesses will be required to offer employees retirement savings plans.

Starting in May, employers must let employees know before hiring if they will be electronically monitored.

“Ghost guns,” which do not have serial numbers, will be criminalized and gunsmiths will be required to register and put serial numbers on all firearms.

The Make Voting Easy Act will increase early voting sites and expand weekend and

holiday hours. Other laws will require most absentee ballots be counted in time for unofficial election night results and allow voters to track their absentee ballot.

Using a fake Covid-19 vaccination card will now be illegal on the state level.

A new law will require homeless shelters to provide free feminine hygiene products.

New York will become the second state behind Nevada to prohibit insurance companies from using the breed of a family dog to determine the cost of homeowner’s insurance. Advocates said insurance companies have denied or canceled homeowners insurance for people with pit bulls and Rottweilers, for example.

Municipalities decided last year if they were going to allow the sale of recreational marijuana, which would also determine if they would benefit from the tax revenue. The Rockefeller Institute of Government created the Marijuana Opt-Out Tracker; about half of New York towns opted against dispensaries and consumption lounges.

“There are some big changes for the state that we hope will have a positive impact on our residents, businesses, and the environment,” Addabbo said. “If anyone has any questions about these bills and what they would mean for you, please give my office a call and we can explain these new laws.” Q

“We also urge the DOE to extensively review the provision of N95, KN95, or KF94 masks and testing kits to stay and families and some of our offices have heard anecdotes of inconsistency in their provision,” the letter continues.

Many endorsers of the letter are from Queens, including Assemblyman Andrew Hevesi (D-Forest Hills), state Sen. Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing) and Councilwomen Sandra Ung (D-Flushing), Tiffany Cabán (D-Astoria) and Lynn Schulman (D-Forest Hills).

“A temporary remote option is essential to protecting our children and educators at this time,” Krishnan tweeted last Thursday. “It gives schools and families the flexibility we need to make crucial public health decisions as infection rates continue to rise rapidly.”

State Sen. John Liu (D-Flushing) also signed the letter. A representative from his office said they are “glad there’s momentum building for a remote option” and for Liu’s proposed legislation, which would provide remote lea r n i ng i n a reas w it h h ig h transmission.

While some factions of the United Federation of Teachers union are also pushing for remote options, its president, Michael Mulgrew, is pressing for mandated testing of Q all students.

Rates steady continued from page 2 instruct hospitals to collect this data t o o, wh ich p r ev iou sly wa s not collected.

Amato said Northwell is now swabbing every admitted patient so staffers are able to track those coming in for Covid-like complaints as well as those coming in for something else but who happen to test positive.

“During the peak in 2020, we didn’t really see people without Covid. Now what we’re seeing is people who are coming in with Covid symptoms but we’re also seeing a number of patients that are coming in for other concerns, like appendicitis or a behavioral health issue, and they test positive. Some people, quite frankly, were completely asymptomatic and were surprised to find out that they were positive,” she said.

The best precautions are to get tested often and isolate if symptoms arise, she said. Boosters are key, too. Amato said she has gotten herself, her husband and all six of their children boosted.

“I think as we move into the next phase of this pandemic, where as we were previously trying to crush the curve and eliminate COVID, I think that ship has sailed — I think we’re sort of learning to live with it now and how to do that as safely as we can.” Q

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Legislature rejects redistricting maps Commission gets one more chance before Dems take over process

by Max Parrott Chronicle Contributor

After the state Independent Redistricting Commission failed to produce a unified set of maps for the U.S. House, state Senate and Assembly last week, the state Legislature inched closer toward taking the process into its own hands — a move that would be more likely to produce partisan results.

The IRC, a group voted in by voters back in 2014 with the goal of creating a nonpartisan redistricting process, submitted a set of maps to the Legislature last week without reaching bipartisan consensus. The members of the commission appointed by Democrats and those appointed by Republicans each submitted their own set of district lines — a repeat of what happened with the IRC’s draft maps in September.

In response, both chambers of the Legislature rejected the IRC’s maps on Monday.

The commission now technically has until the end of February to make a second attempt to compromise and produce one map to submit for the Legislature’s consideration.

But with the spring primary political calendar starting at the beginning of March, New York Law School redistricting expert Jeffrey Wice said that pressure will be on the commission to finish its second proposal by the end of January in order to give the Legislature a window to create its own maps in the event that lawmakers reject the commission’s proposal a second time.

“Whether they can come to agreement or not is a major question, and we can’t answer that until we see what they try doing,” Wice told the Chronicle.

He added that there’s nothing to indicate that the Democrats in Albany won’t reject a second Democratic commission map. Though the commission’s 10 members were appointed

The Independent Redistricting Commission cannot agree on a new set of maps for legislative lines and has produced different ones on a partisan basis. Above, a map for state Senate lines made by Democrats would remove Howard Beach from the 15th District, now held by Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. IMAGE COURTESY CUNY GRADUATE CENTER by each respective party, they’re working without any lines of communication to their parties.

Gov. Hochul signed a law in November that will hand off the responsibility of redistricting to the Legislature if the com-

mission remains deadlocked. If state Democrats, who have supermajorities in both legislative chambers, reject the IRC again, they will have a window to redraw the state’s congressional and legislative districts in a way that could favor their odds in a handful of congressional seats, as House Democrats fight to keep their majority during the upcoming midterms.

The path toward a state Democrat-drawn redistricting map would also be on a tight time frame. If the New York lawmakers can’t reach an agreement by the end of February, state or federal courts could step in and take over the process — an event that took place with the state congressional map last redistricting cycle when the Legislature ran out of time to come to an agreement. In 2012, however, the Democrats did not control both chambers.

If last week’s IRC meeting is any indication, the partisanappointed members of the commission, which break down to five Republicans and five Democrats, have their work cut out for them before they’re able to reach a consensus.

At last Monday’s meeting, IRC Chairman David Imamura, a Democratically appointed member, said the body had made progress coming to an agreement on a majority of the state, but the negotiations broke down at the end of December. The meeting lapsed into finger-pointing about which group was at fault for the standstill.

“Throughout this process what has disappointed me most about my Republican colleagues is their seeming indifference to public input and an unwillingness to put pen to paper and modify their maps,” Imamura said.

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Councilwoman Adrienne Adams was sworn in as speaker for the new class of lawmakers to City Hall on Jan. 5, in front of her family and fellow sisters of Alpha Kappa Alpha adorned in the sorority colors of pink and green.

As the first African-American speaker in the role, Adams embraced her predecessor, Corey Johnson, the first openly gay speaker, and later

remarked on the diversity of the Council and the need to solve the most pressing challenges ahead in a speech.

“While this is a moment to celebrate this milestone, we must remember that we are here because New York is at the crossroads of multiple crises — each one competing for our full attention,” said Adams. “The cracks in our economic

and public health systems widened to massive gaps during the pandemic. The people who elected us demand their government take action.”

The speaker said she has listened to the concerns of her fellow councilmembers about their districts and residents of New York City.

“I hear you,” Adams said.

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P Immigrant voting law must be struck down in court EDITORIAL

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very citizen shall be entitled to vote at every election for all officers elected by the people and upon all questions submitted to the vote of the people provided that such citizen is eighteen years of age or over and shall been a resident of this state, and of the county, city, or village for thirty days next preceding an election.”

Simple enough, right? You can vote if you’re a citizen at least 18 years old and have lived in your particular jurisdiction for at least a month. That’s what the New York State Constitution says, in Article II, Section 1.

It’s clear to you, it’s clear to us — it’s not so clear to a majority of last year’s City Council, which decided to give voting rights to noncitizens as long as they’ve been here for 30 days and meet a couple other requirements. This is both an affront to the good citizens of New York City and a logistical nightmare for the Board of Elections.

Former Mayor de Blasio didn’t have the nerve to either sign or veto the bill. He recognized its inherent illegality but fancies himself a candidate for governor and can’t offend the left-most elements of the Democratic Party, who fully support it. New Mayor Adams was too weak or afraid to take a stand too, so he did nothing, which means the bill

became law without his signature.

Luckily, a group of citizens, political operators and elected officials have filed suit to block the law. They deserve our full support. The plaintiffs from Queens include resident Yan Hing Wong, a naturalized citizen, City Councilman Bob Holden of Middle Village and two of his brandnew colleagues: Joann Ariola of Howard Beach and Vickie Paladino of Whitestone. (We’d also like to recognize for their courage the former Queens Council members who, along with Holden, voted against this: Karen Koslowitz, Paul Vallone and Eric Ulrich. The rest devalue citizenship.)

The plaintiffs rightly point out the clear language of the state Constitution limiting the right to vote to citizens.

Without question, they should prevail. If the supporters of this law want to change the Constitution, there’s a procedure for that and they’re welcome to engage in it.

Also, just imagine what will happen if the law somehow does stand, if some judge decides to be a lawmaker instead of an adjudicator. The law only allows immigrants to vote in municipal elections (even its backers wouldn’t try messing with state or federal elections, over which the Council has no say whatsoever). That means the Board of Elections

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sometimes will have to produce separate ballots for citizen voters and immigrant voters — one form that includes races for, say, Assembly, Senate, Congress and president, and another that does not. There’s also the question of immigration status. The law says only legal residents can vote. But it also says that no one shall be asked for photo ID or proof of address in order to register to vote, “except as otherwise required by this chapter or state or federal law.”

But this whole exercise flies in the face of state and federal law. Are we really to believe that no people in the country illegally will be able to vote if this law takes effect?

The BOE can barely do its job as is, and now it’s expected to produce different ballots for, say, two people who live across the hall from one another, and make sure only legal residents can register to vote, without checking ID? We have some elections that come down to a virtual handful of votes between the winner and the losers and can take weeks to resolve. We have a new system, rankedchoice voting, that many find confusing. We have mail-in voting and vote bundling. Election Day is now more like Election Week. And now immigrant voting? Come on.

We, the People of the United States, object.

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tarily? We urge our new Mayor Adams to stand firm with us and not allow this, as he himself termed it, a “bait and switch”!

There is no guarantee that we will receive the same coverage, specifically, “prior approval” for necessary testing, procedures, etc. We understand that Medicare Advantage will be sending out new information because of the errors that were originally in what we received.

However, we understand there is a paper shortage. Unbelievable! Seniors should stand together and voice their opinions through any mediums and outlets available.

Linda Ciborowski Middle Village

Bills would nix zoning Dear Editor: Senate bill 4547, sponsored by state Sen. Pete Harckham, and its corresponding bill, A.4854, sponsored by Assemblyman Harvey

Epstein, would open the door to allow the construction of accessory dwelling units, or ADUs, on almost all properties across NYS, including NYC, regardless of zoning districts. These additional residences built on lots already containing a home could come in the form of a legalized basement apartment, a garage conversion, or even a free standing additional small house and would require no on-site parking or adherence to current zoning regulations. More than one ADU per property would be possible.

S.7574, sponsored by Sen. Brad Hoylman, would prohibit certain local zoning measures like those that were established during the recent contextual rezonings. The bill would allow multifamily construction on almost all residential lots. The legislation would prohibit most municipalities from setting minimum lot sizes larger than 1,200 square feet.

Again, on-site parking requirements would be waived. Community infrastructure and impacts on local schools are not taken into

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NYS takes on fossil fuels Dear Editor: Gov. Hochul’s State of the State message included a bold commitment to New York state’s climate goals of reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 40 percent by 2030 and 85 percent by 2050, and it comes in the form of good news for Queens residents.

Dear Editor: There is hardly one Monday or Tuesday that either side of 108th Street between 67th Avenue and 67th Road is free of cars so the street sweeper can clean our streets. I understand that handicapped parking is permitted, but at some point, our streets need to be cleaned.

Some cars are parked with nothing on the dash; they are probably using the facilities of the Central Queens Y and are just too lazy to park in its lot a block away. Also, there is someone who lives in the area who has a Police Department placard on his dashboard. That person is not there on police business — he’s just too lazy to find proper parking.

Something should be done about this because it shouldn’t fall on our overworked porter to clean the gutter, which is what is happening, when the city provides this service.

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All our NATO allies have socialist governments! If this -ism is an awful form of government, why is it accepted ’round the world?

Speaking of -isms, the GOP’s capitalism, and their robber baron friends, created income inequality in the USA. Anthony G. Pilla Forest Hills

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NY’s Covid racial roulette Dear Editor: Re your Jan. 6 editorial “Take race out of Covid response”: Race is not only used as a factor for locating Covid test sites, but also for distributing lifesaving Covid drugs. New York Post columnist Dr. Joel Zinberg, a clinical professor of surgery at Mount Sinai’s Icahn School of Medicine, disclosed this in a Jan. 3 piece: “NY’s Rx Is Illegal & Immoral.” He noted that New York city and state health agencies issued guidelines for providers of new oral, antiviral medications to give preference to “those who are Black, Indigenous and People of Color.”

That’s blatantly racist and dangerously unscientific. Age is by far the biggest factor for Covid vulnerability. Three-quarters of all U.S. Covid deaths occurred among people 65 or older, says the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services. Seniors of all races and ethnicities should get top priority for new antiviral drugs.

Social justice junkies are sacrificing public health on the phony altar of “equity.”

They play the race card and deal it from the bottom of the deck.

Richard Reif Kew Gardens Hills

The governor plans to electrify two million homes by 2030, calling on her administration to make it affordable for any building to switch from expensive and volatile-priced fossil fuels and on to electricity, saving consumers 40 to 70 percent on their energy costs. Heat pumps and efficient electric appliances are the substitute for harmful and expensive gas and oil.

The governor, who has already adopted the Advanced Clean Truck regulations to electrify trucks in the state, has committed $1 billion to encourage adoption of electric vehicles and build charging infrastructure.

Gov. Hochul has greenlighted the Interborough Express, to run between Jackson Heights and Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, linking 17 subway lines and the LIRR, reducing traffic and bringing faster and more equitable commutes to Queens residents.

For Queens residents, there’s never been a better time to reduce your carbon footprint.

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account in these proposals.

These bills would have a particularly negative impact on single family and other low density zoned communities that exist throughout much of Queens. The purpose of the legislation is to create more affordable housing. However, if these bills pass, all of the efforts to preserve the character of our communities through the rezonings will go down the drain.

These bills are a sad quick fix to correct a serious housing problem. Now is the time for our elected officials, including Gov. Hochul, to develop workable strategies in conjunction with all residents, and civic and other community organizations, to help those people seeking truly affordable housing.

Henry Euler Bayside

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How Queens can help the Bronx after fire

by Deirdre Bardolf Associate Editor

Sunday’s f ire that tore through a 19-story building in the Bronx killed 17 people, including eight children, and left over a hundred families homeless. Many residents do not yet have a timeline for returning to their apartments.

Fundraisers and donation drives have sprung up across the city and many received such an overwhelming response that they have stopped taking certain contributions such as clothing.

Here are groups and organizations that are still accepting donations: The Red Cross is directing people to donate through the Mayor’s Fund to Advance New York City, which can be done at www1.nyc.gov/site/fund/donate/ donate.page. The city site states that the entire donation will go toward the distribution of supplies and provide support for victims and their families.

The Bronx Democratic Party needs cash assistance, gift cards, meal delivery, transportation, laundry services, legal support and volunteers to sort donations.

Visit bit.ly/BXFIRE333 for GoFundMe

links, updates, drop-off site locations and hours and volunteer opportunities.

Cou ncil member A ma nd a Fa r ías’ (D-Bronx) office is accepting toiletries and hygiene products, baby products, nonperishable food, pet food and gift cards for restaurants, groceries and food delivery services. Items can be dropped off at 2347 Lafayette Ave. on Friday, Jan. 14 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

The NYC Department of Education’s Bronx borough office is collecting donations. It has an Amazon wish list for supplies, which can be found at tinyurl.com/ BRONXFIREDRIVE. Select hygiene products, underwear, hats and gloves can be purchased there and will be given directly to families.

The Castle Hill YMCA is collecting donations until Friday from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. The group is looking for toiletries, bedding and other household items.

In a statement, state Attorney General Letitia James warned New Yorkers to be aware of sham charities. She encouraged people to check charitiesnyc.com before giving and to consult her website for Q charitable giving tips.

Meng introduces bill to expand SNAP

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Despite Tuesday’s frigid temperatures, almost 600 rapid at-home Covid tests, as well as masks and hand sanitizer, were distributed outside the office of Assemblywoman Jenifer Rajkumar (D-Woodhaven).

Above, Vjola Isufaj, Rajkumar’s chief of staff, and Neil Gianelli, state Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr.’s chief of staff, hand out two boxes, each containing two tests, to attendees.

The event was co-sponsored by Congresswoman Grace Meng (D-Flushing), Congresswoman Nydia Velázquez (D-Brooklyn,

Manhattan, Queens), City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica), state Sen. James Sanders (D-South Ozone Park), Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) and Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Howard Beach).

The Cityline Ozone Park Civilian Patrol, the Richmond Hill Kiwanis and the Richmond Hill-South Ozone Park Lion’s Club helped facilitate, as well. The tests were provided by the Governor’s Office.

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Rep. Grace Meng (D-Flushing) introduced a bipartisan bill on Dec. 20 to allow Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits — colloquially known as food stamps — to be put toward hot and certain prepared foods, a Jan. 7 press release said. The bill, entitled SNAP Provisions to Lower Undue Struggle Act of 2021, or SNAP PLUS 2021, is co-sponsored by Reps. Bobby Rush (D-Ill.), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Penn.).

More than 41 million Americans rely on SNAP benef its, a September 2021 report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture reads.

According to a December 2020 U.S. Census Bureau report, as of 2018, 29,909 NY-6 residents received SNAP benefits — 11 percent of the district’s total population. Of that 11 percent, nearly 60 percent of those recipients did not identify as white. Meng said those numbers have likely only increased since the pandemic began two years ago this March.

“Like so many issues, the COVID-19 pandemic has exacerbated many existing

inequalities – but especially food insecurity,” Meng said in the press release. “The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a first line of defense in protecting Americans.”

If signed into law, SNAP PLUS would amend the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008, which Meng argues falls short.

“Those I represent should not be held to arbitrary restrictions with their SNAP dollars that prevent them from purchasing hot or prepared foods such as a hot sandwich or a salad prepared at a grocery store salad bar,” Meng said in a later statement.

“It’s a barrier that prevents SNAP recipients – low income individuals, the elderly, and people with disabilities – from having the flexibility to make the best dietary choices for themselves or their families.”

Jordan Goldes, Meng’s communications director, noted, however, that SNAP PLUS benef its could not be used at restaurants.

The bill was referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations Jan. 4. Meng did not say whether there is a Senate version Q of the legislation in the works.

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City, state team up on transit troubles Adams, Hochul promise two-pronged solution for homelessness, crime

by Michael Gannon Senior News Editor

In Wednesday’s State of the State address, Gov. Hochul touched on an initiative to get teams of social service workers and mental health experts into the subways to reduce the numbers of homeless below ground.

Hochul went into more detail Thursday at Manhattan’s Fulton Street subway station. She was joined by Mayor Adams and NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell, who said the plan dovetails with theirs to greatly increase police presence underground to stop crime. “[W]e’re going to create teams of trained professionals, who will be embedded here, who develop relationships, develop trust and allow us to face the issue of chronic street homelessness with a plan,” Hochul said, according to a transcript sent by Adams’ office.

“We’re going to get them the support they need, get them into shelter and ultimately into housing. So, we’re going to have what we call our state-funded SOS teams, Safe Options Support. What does that mean?

These are individuals who work hand-inhand with New York City outreach teams, this is what has to happen.”

Hochul said she was planning to sign a request for proposals to form such teams, each with eight to 10 people.

“These are medical professionals, they’re social workers, outreach people ... who understand the very deep human needs that lead people to need more help than they’re getting.

Because, as I said yesterday, I believe we can and will do better. It’s that simple. We have no choice but to act.”

Hochul offered no discussion of cost for the SOS program before turning the podium over to Adams. Her press office referred questions for funding of all State of the State initiatives to the Division of Budget.

“The governor is responsible for proposing a balanced budget, which the legislature modif ies and enacts into law,” a DOB spkesman said in an email. “Details about revenue and expenditures will be available upon the FY 2023 Executive Budget release later this month.”

Hochul also did not address what would happen under her plan when homeless people refuse to head to a shelter or refuse offers of treatment.

“SOS teams will work closely with New York City’s outreach teams and do everything possible to engage and help these people secure placement into emergency or supportive housing programs,” a spokesman for Hochul said in an email.

Under the de Blasio administration, the homeless who refused help, even those suf-

Gov. Hochul and Mayor Adams are teaming up NYC PHOTO / TWITTER on subway issues. fering from obvious mental illness or who were outside on winter nights in life-threatening temperatures, were not routinely removed against their will.

Adams took a none-too-veiled swipe at their predecessors. “[P]eople miss the fact that the coordination that’s taking place in Albany and New

York is allowing us to just get stuff done,” he said.

“I was a transit cop in this station almost 30 years ago,” Adams said. “And I remember this station and I remember the challenges before they rebuilt the location. I remember riding these trains, I remember during the high crime period, of high crime time when people were afraid to utilize our system. Graffiti was everywhere. And there was just a feeling that the system was out of control. Today, we are saying we are not going back there.”

Adams has said repeatedly there can be no economic recovery without a restoration not only of public safety, but of people’s confidence in public safety. He said addressing crime and homelessness in the subways requires separate but coordinated efforts.

“Far too often, those critical periods when people have lost their jobs, lost their homes or, going through some form of health care crisis, if you don’t reach them at that critical period, it will take a longer investment to turn their lives around,” the mayor said. “And we want to do so at that critical period with proven methods and research. That’s the team we’re building. They understand this line of work, they are committed to getting it right and we’re going to do that. This new plan also frees up our police officers to focus on crime continued on page 15

Immigrant voting opponents file suit 11-page complaint says NY State Constitution requires citizenship

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Opponents of a new law that allows many noncitizens to vote in city elections have done what they have threatened to do, filing an 11-page lawsuit to stop it on Monday.

The bill was passed Dec. 6 in a 33-14 vote.

It automatically took effect this past Sunday after first Bill de Blasio and then Mayor Adams declined to either sign or veto it. It will grant an estimated 800,000 city residents the right to vote only in city races, such as for mayor or City Council.

The suit was filed in state Supreme Court in Richmond County, or Staten Island, and names Adams, the Council and the city’s Board of Elections as respondents.

The suit claims that the vote flies in the face of the state Constitution, which plaintiffs argue limits voting to U.S. citizens.

“We vowed to use every legal tool in our arsenal to block this unconstitutional and unAmerican law, and that’s exactly what we’re doing,” said state Republican Chairman Nicholas Longworthy in a statement put out by the party. “The law is clear and the ethics are even clearer: we shouldn’t be allowing citizens of other nations to vote in our elections, full stop.”

Other plaintiffs include but are not limited to six members of the City Council and the

Republican National Committee. Plaintiffs from Queens include Councilwoman Joann Ariola (R-Howard Beach), Councilwoman Vickie Paladino (R-Whitestone), Councilman Bob Holden (D-Middle Village) and Phillip Yan Hing Wong, a Queens resident and naturalized citizen.

Along with Holden, Queens representatives who voted against the bill in December included Cou ncilman James Gen naro (D-Hillcrest) and then-Councilmembers Karen Koslowitz of Forest Hills, Paul Vallone of Bayside and Eric Ulrich of Ozone Park.

Ulrich now serves in a post in the Adams administration.

The law extends the vote to lawful permanent residents, Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients and those with work permits. They will be able to register to vote this coming December and vote beginning in January 2023.

The law cannot legally permit noncitizens to vote in state or federal elections.

Many backers of Intro. 1867-A, also known as the Immigrant Voting Bill, share the sentiments of former Councilman Peter Koo of Flushing, who back in December told the Chronicle that individuals who have lived and worked so long in the community deserve to elect their city officials.

The lawsuit claims that the letter and intent

of the state Constitution are clear.

“Article II, Section 1 of the New York State Constitution says that ‘[e]very citizen shall be entitled to vote at every election for all officers elected by the people’” provided the citizen is at least 18 and a resident for 30 days.

The plaintiffs’ suit goes on to say that: • Article II, Section 1 establishes voting qualifications “and expressly connects the right to vote with citizenship”; • that “officers and City Council members of New York City must be elected by ‘the people’ of the City of New York”; and • that “People” is defined as persons eligible to vote under Article II, Section 1.

“As a result, under the New York State Constitution, the people of the City of New York, consists of those citizens eighteen years of age or over who have resided in the City of New York for 30 days preceding the election.”

Page 7 of the suit cites Section 5-102, which states, “No person shall be qualified to register for and vote at any election unless he is a citizen of the United States.”

“By purporting to allow non-citizens to vote in municipal elections on the same basis as United States Citizens, the Non-Citizen Voting Law directly conflicts with the voting qualifications enshrined in the New York State Constitution.

“The non-Citizen Voting law therefore is

void as unconstitutional under the New York State Constitution.”

It also claims that under the municipal Home Rule Law, a public referendum would be required before passing any law “that changes the method of nominating, electing, or removing an elective officer.”

The new law does state that when municipal elections take place the same day as state or federal races, those identified as “Municipal voters” would theoretically receive a different ballot with only city races listed.

The law says a voter’s identity but not immigration status would be verified but expressly forbids asking anyone for a photo ID or proof of address to verify his or her status.

If Adams or Council Speaker Adrienne Adams (D-Jamaica) — who voted for 1867-A — were concerned about the arguments laid out in the lawsuit, they weren’t showing it in emails from their press offices on Tuesday.

“The bill was passed by a majority of the City Council, the city’s duly elected legislative body that represents all New Yorkers,” said a spokesperson for the Speaker’s Office.

“In accordance with city statute, the legislation has become city law.”

“The Administration intends to vigorously defend the law in court,” added mayoral Q spokesman José Bayona in an email.

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continued from page 8 Democrats had drawn their own maps and refused to make concessions.

“The fact that the commission members appointed by the majority in the Legislature chose to go out and draw their own map was up to them. But our effort was to reach consensus without either side digging in your heels and advancing partisan maps,” said Martins.

In the event that the Democratically controlled Legislature does take over the process, the Democrats could face their own set of challenges in passing a set of state legislative maps that elicit the support of a majority of members. In some cases, drastic changes could threaten sitting members with new primary challenges. In Queens, for instance, the IRC’s Democratic state map cut off the district of Sen. Joe Addabbo Jr. (D-Howard Beach) from part of his base in the Rockaways and Howard Beach.

Assemblywoman Cathy Nolan (D-Long Island City) would have the Maspeth and Ridgewood portions of her district lopped off.

According to Wice, the composition of the Legislature and the new role of the IRC will make the process over the next few weeks unpredictable.

“We’re going through a new untested redistricting process with a new state law guiding policy makers,” he said. Q

continued from page 14 and not be the street sweepers of sweeping men and women who are homeless off our system. Nowhere is that more important than the transit system.”

Adams said the SOS program will allow police officers to focus on crime and prevention.

“We want to ensure that tourists and others are safe on our subway system, and that’s why this important partner of assuring that our transit system is safe,” he said.

“So as we head into the new year with this recovery, we must restore public trust in our transportation system, and I will say it over and over again, that trust comes with public safety. We are going to add hundreds of daily visual inspections from existing police manpower. That’s the goal, how do we better utilize our police force.”

Adams and Sewell said that means getting more uniformed officers away from desk jobs and having the subways, stations and platforms patrolled by more than just those officers assigned to transit units.

Transit District 20, for example, with headquarters in the E-F Briarwood subway station on Queens Boulevard, patrols all Queens subways except for the A line.

Adams and Sewell said now precinct officers on their routine patrols and others will be tasked with dropping in to check stations along their beats, adding extra sets of eyes and more visibility for the public.

“That’s the omnipresence that I knew as a rookie cop,” Adams said. “When you walk through that train and the public sees you, they feel the level of confidence that the system is a safe place to be. Subway riders will see our officers on that patrol and ready to respond if needed.”

“This vision for the subway system means that additional NYPD officers from the Transit Bureau, from Patrol Services Bureau, and from other special units will be reinvigorated to work in tandem for the same goal to deter crime and getting the assistance people need to them as quickly as possible,” Sewell said.

“There will be hundreds of new visual inspections on the trains throughout each day and night. New Yorkers will witness uniformed officers presence in the transit system, both on platforms, in and out of trains, riding the trains to cover as much ground as possible.”

The Permanent Citizens Advisory Committee to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority also supported the measure.

“Homelessness in NYC is a humanitarian crisis,” the group said on its Twitter page. “We thank @GovKathyHochul @ NYCMayor @NYCTSubway @NYPDTransit for taking action to bring social workers, mental health services, medical professionals & more resources to the homeless in our transit system and around Q the city.”

Apply to join your CB today Queens Borough President Donovan Richards announced on Jan. 6 that applications to join one of Queens’ 14 community boards have officially opened.

Applications for both aspiring and current community board members seeking another term will close on Feb. 16.

For only the second year in a row, applications are available online, an initiative that Richards believes will help make the bodies more diverse.

“Government is more accountable when it works in close collaboration with the communities it is sworn to serve, and it is most effective when the full demographic spectrum of each and every neighborhood is justly represented,” he said in a prepared statement.

In the program’s first year, a press release from Richards’ office said, 24.8 percent of 2021 appointees were Latinx/Hispanic, 24.8 percent were Black, 14.7 percent were South Asian and and 11 percent were East Asian/ Pacific Islander.

Those hoping to apply for their local community boards may do so at Q queensbp.org/community-boards.

— Sophie Krichevsky

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Unemployment in Queens still high

Though declining, borough’s rate is nearly double that seen nationwide

by Sophie Krichevsky Associate Editor

Unemployment rates

In its Dec. 21 update, the New York State Location Nov. 2020 Oct 2021 Nov. 2021 Department of Labor reported that, in New Queens 11.5% 8.1% 7.7% York City, the nonseasonally adjusted unemployment rate has continued its decline, NYC 11.7% 8.4% 8.0% dropping from 8.4 percent in October to 8 NYS 8.3% 6.9% 5.5% percent in November. In Queens specifically, the same rate dropped from 8.1 percent U.S. 6.4% 4.6% 3.9% in October to 7.7 percent in November. In Source: NYS Department of Labor, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics November of 2020, Queens’ unemployment had been 11.5 percent. to more than 3.3 million by January 2021, While improved, both the Queens and as graphed below. citywide unemployment rates are still conNone of that, however, explains why siderably higher than those of New York unemployment is higher across Queens than State and of the nation, which decreased it is state- or nationwide. Clark speculated from 5.9 percent in October to 5.5 percent that boroughs like Queens and the Bronx in November and 4.3 percent to 3.9 percent, might see higher rates because of their highrespectively. er immigrant populations.

So, why is the unemployment rate so Queens Chamber of Commerce President much higher in New York City and Queens Thomas Grech pointed to the large hit that than it is state and nationwide? the hospitality industry has taken during the St. John’s University Professor of Eco- pandemic. nomics Dr. Charles Clark said that one “I think a lot of people that work in that answer to point to might be the so-called industry have decided to find another career “Great Resignation”: During the past year choice,” he told the Chronicle. “At the of the pandemic, Queen’s Chamber of people across the Commerce, we want nation have been to double down on his month is going to be quitting their jobs workforce developen masse in search telling — it’s not over yet.” ment, to make sure of something better. that those businesses — Ted Renz, executive director, Fo r e s t H i l l s — hotels and hospiMyrtle Avenue BID Chamber of Comtality — have a regumerce President lar supply chain, so Leslie Brown noted such trends in her area. to speak, of trained people to go into those “As we know many people did not return to jobs as things continue to get better.” the workforce after the unemployment Myrtle Avenue Business Improvement Covid-19 benef its ended,” she told the District Executive Director Ted Renz also Chronicle. “There were numerous reasons identified restaurant and retail as two secfor this such as low minimum wage, lack of tors that have struggled to maintain staff; child care, health concerns [and] lifestyle accordingly, individual businesses have changes.” changed their schedules.

But according to Clark, the Great Resig“I’ve noticed that a number of retailers nation is not new. are closed, or some are closed different “In terms of the number of people volun- days, or they’re not open at all. Some are tarily leaving jobs, that has been steadily opening later,” he told the Chronicle. growing for a very long time,” he told the According to the state Department of Chronicle.

Labor’s preliminary numbers, prior to OmiMore specifically, he told the Chronicle, cron, restaurant employment increased in in January 2011, approximately 1.8 million New York City from 1.894 million jobs to Americans in nonfarm industries quit their 1.907 million between October and Novemjobs. As per the trend, that number had risen ber, a 0.69 percent increase.

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According to Dr. Charles Clark of St. John’s University, the so-called “Great Resignation” is not COMPILED BY CHARLES CLARK new; in fact, the trend has been developing for the past decade.

Though unemployment has decreased in Queens and citywide over the last few months, both PHOTO BY MICHAEL GANNON area’s rates are still much higher than the state and national figures.

Glenn Greenidge, executive director of the Sutphin Boulevard Business Improvement District, suggested that undocumented immigrants in particular might account for a significant portion of the unemployment rate. Asked why he thought that would be more salient during the pandemic, he attributed the increase to vaccine requirements, and noted “the idea that folks who aren’t documented are not necessarily having the best health care services.”

Greenidge also pointed to the recent rise in union organizing as a reason why undocumented workers specif ically might be unemployed. “The unions have gotten strong. And of course, they don’t hire undocumented people,” he told the Chronicle. “That scares anybody who’s undocumented or is hiding below the line, under the radar.”

Some industries, Grech noted, are still doing well; in addition to the healthcare sector, he pointed specifically to the construction industry, as the recent announcement of

a new, $9.5 billion terminal at JFK “bodes well for construction and the trades.”

Grech is correct that construction jobs have increased in recent months — from September 2021 to October 2021, employment in the natural resources, mining and construction industries increased by 1.4 percent citywide, the state Department of Labor reports. However, it is too soon to tell whether the JFK project has made a difference yet, given it was only announced in December.

To that end, more recent, Queens-specific and industry-specific data is not yet available; typically, that data is not available for at least a month.

Coming out of an Omicron-tainted holiday season, then, Renz said that much is still unknown.

“We still don’t know the full ramifications of how many businesses have survived the holidays to stay open,” he said.

“This month is going to be telling — it’s Q not over yet.”

HAF applications now open As a result of the Homeowners Assistance Fund, New York residents are eligible to apply for up to $50,000 in Covid-19 relief, a Jan. 7 press release from the office of state Sen. John Liu (D-Bayside) said.

Intended to serve low- and middle-income homeowners, funding will be distributed first come, first served. Applications close Feb. 4.

“There’s been a great deal of emphasis on families who aren’t able to pay their rent,” Liu said. “Unfortunately, there are also many families who aren’t able to pay their mortgages.”

Homeowners may be eligible if they are

behind on their mortgage, property taxes, water or sewage bills, monthly maintenance charges in co-ops or condos or if they are in default on a reserve mortgage.

HAF is a statewide, federally funded program. Announced by Gov. Hochul Dec. 6., the $539 million legislation is the first of its kind nationwide. Those seeking to apply can visit nyhomeownerfund.org for additional information. Borough President Donovan Richards’ office is holding a webinar Jan. 13 meant to guide at-risk homeowners as they apply for various state assistance funding. Q — Sophie Krichevsky

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Eviction moratorium set to expire Jan. 15 U.S. Treasury rejects state bid for additional $1 billion in rent relief

by Naeisha Rose Associate Editor

During her historic State of the State address last week, Gov. Hochul made several big announcements last week, but it was what she didn’t say that left hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers worried.

On Jan. 15, the eviction moratorium is set to expire, but there was no mention of extending rent relief in Hochul’s Jan. 5 speech.

Despite Hochul’s efforts in requesting a nearly $1 billion addition for the New York Emergency Rental Assistance Program on Nov. 12, 2021, the U.S. Treasury indicated that the Empire State will receive roughly $27 million, according to the Governor’s Office.

The amount was smaller than what she bid for because there is a limited supply of reallocation funds at the federal level said, according to her spokesman.

Days before the eviction moratorium is set to lapse, Hochul confirmed that it is “concluding very shortly,” during a Jan. 11 Covid-19 press conference about Covid-19.

“Across the nation, the eviction moratorium expired early September,” said Hochul. “In my first week, I believe, I convened the Legislature for an extraordinary session to assess where we were in New York. We talked about giving people a little more breathing room on a shortterm basis and that went all the way to Jan. 15.”

on Budget and Policy Priorities Hochul said that she is having depicts New York as having received conversations with the Legislature on $12.7 billion in Fiscal Recovery what to do next on the issue.

Funds and has appropriated 47.1 perIn a joint letter to U.S. Secretary cent or $6 billion. Most states have Janet Yellen, New York lawmakers started using Fiscal Recovery Funds made a point of saying that “New and about half of the funding — $105 York State has more renters than any billion or 53 percent of total — other state in the country, and many remains. At least 14 percent of FRF households have been struggling to has gone toward human services, pay rent since the beginning of including housing, with 22 states Covid-19.” devoting funds to this priority.

The New York Times reported in Rima Begum, associate director of November that the state has 830,000 Housing Stability at Chhaya Comhouseholds, the majority of which are munity Development Corporation, a in the city, according to Census data nonprofit social services organization compiled bt National Equity Atlas, a located in Jackson Heights and South research group.

Richmond Hill, believes it’s time for A Census Household Pulse Surthe governor to support a housing bill vey with data from Sept. 29 to Oct. that will help New Yorkers weather 11 indicates that New Yorkers have more than $1.9 billion in total rent Despite Gov. Hochul’s efforts to receive an additional $1 billion in rent what’s to come once the moratorium debt and that 591,000 households are relief for New Yorkers from the federal government, U.S. Treasurer is over.

“The pandemic continues to ravbehind on rent. The average rent debt Janet Yellen said the Empire State will only receive $27 million extra per household is $3,300. There are instead. Many states have used their funds already. IMAGE COURTESY CBPP age through our communities,” said Begum, “and with the eviction mora340,000 children in households voucher amounts into law, and investing $25 torium coming to an end we know that passing behind on rent.

“Governor Hochul has taken aggressive million for free legal services for tenants,” said the Good Cause bill is not only going to proaction to address the housing crisis, including her spokesman Avi Small via email. There vide protections to so many New Yorkers but it paying or obligating $2.1 billion in rent relief have also been more than 100,00 payments to also has clear public health benefits, we need to keep our communities in their homes during funding, making $100 million in rent supple- landlords totaling roughly $1.25 billion. continued on page 19 An interactive infographic from the Center ments available, signing an increase in rental

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As community organizations like Chhaya and other elected officials try to pressure Hochul into signing the bill, the governor has suggested that applicants should go to the Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance if they require help with housing.

However, otda.ny.gov has not been taking submissions as of Jan. 11. It does redirect applicants from the city to the NYC Human Resources Department of Social Services to the Rental Assistance page.

In Queens renters can call (347) 4640485 to reach Catholic Charities for help; or (718) 547-2800 to Rise Borough Community Partnerships; or (646) 248-6602 to reach Korean Community Services of Metropolitan New York.

A state Supreme Court ordered OTDA to reopen last Thursday within three days, according to citylimits.org. Even if the rental applications were back online later this week, the federal government might not have recovery funds for the state until Q March.

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You probably wouldn’t know that your car’s catalytic converter was stolen until you went to start it in the morning.

But you’d hardly be alone, according to NYPD Det. Thomas Burke, who has spent 28 of his 38 years with the department in its Auto Crime Unit.

“Catalytic converter theft is not only a local problem,” Burke said, speaking during a virtual meeting of the 104th Precinct Community Council on Dec. 22. “It’s a statewide problem. It is a national problem. Believe it or not, it is a worldwide problem.”

The devices convert toxic gases and materials in automobile exhaust to less-harmful substances. Citywide, Burke said, their theft was up 332 percent last year over 2020.

They contain precious metals that can add up for a thief willing to put in a few hours a night cutting the parts from exhaust systems beneath vehicles.

Burke gave prices based on figures from last fall.

“Platinum in November was $1,059 an ounce,” he said. “Palladium was $2,069 an ounce. And this is the kicker — rhodium was $11,100 an ounce. They’re after those metals “If you look at the other problems we’re having, mirrors, rims, air bags, here we’ve had decreases,” Burke said. “This is increasing. We want to target the problem.”

Robert Sinclair Jr., manager of media relations with AAA in New York, told the Chronicle it is certainly on their radar.

“Like many other crimes that have gone up during the pandemic and some of the hard times associated with it, we’re seeing people taking advantage,” Sinclair said. “Car thefts are up overall, and we don’t need to go into other crimes like shootings. This is up, too. And all it takes is one unscrupulous individual to buy them from you.”

An experienced thief with the proper cutting tool can be under a parked vehicle and

have the device removed in short order.

Sinclair said thieves typically like to access vehicles with high ground clearance like pickup trucks and SUVs, though some Honda models also are popular. He also referred to an incident back in September up in Harrison, NY, in which a would-be thief made a fatal miscalculation.

“He hadn’t secured the jack properly,” Sinclair said.

Burke said some thefts have involved organized crime. Other people have gotten into the junk car business just to get into the metal trade. And there are some legal issues.

“It’s a nonviolent crime, so most people caught with catalytic converters get low or no bail and a desk appearance ticket,” he said. “Another issue is identifying them.”

The 104th Precinct Community Council is hosting an event at which people can get their vehicle identification numbers etched into their converters from noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 22 at 74-10 88 St. in Glendale in coordination with the NYPD and Borough President Donovan Richards.

Burke even said he would send the precinct extra materials upon learning of the event, thus allowing it to help more car owners. He said even though unetched parts are impossible to trace if found in a junk yard, police can make a case if they find 100 in a given location, particularly if there are any on which the VIN etchings are defaced.

He also said many owners are having cages welded to their cars’ undercarriages to make the cats tougher to steal.

Sinclair said those work to a point; and that they can pose difficulty if they need to be removed for a maintenance issue.

“Nothing will stop a determined thief,” he said. “And if you have one unscrupulous person willing to buy them, all the etching in the world won’t help.”

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The Good Cause legislation, introduced as A.5573 and S.2892B by Assemblywoman Pamela Hunter (D-Syracuse) and state Sen. Julia Salazar (D-Brooklyn), respectively, is not an eviction moratorium but would allow for an automatic lease renewal for tenants, prevent no-fault evictions and prevent landlords from trying to force renters out of their housing by raising the lease to an exorbitant amount. A landlord will have the right to remove a tenant for failing to pay the agreed-upon amount on rent, damaging the housing accommodation or if his or her safety is in jeopardy.

A landlord could also remove a tenant if he or she is engaging in illegal activity within the housing accommodation, refused the owner access to the facility or if the owner wants to use the space as their primary residence for him or herself or a relative struggling to find a home, according to the bill.

The bill is being reviewed by the Housing Committee in the Assembly and by the Senate Judiciary Committee because of its implications to real property law.

Queens state Sens. Toby Ann Stavisky (D-Flushing), Mike Gianaris (D-Astoria), John Liu (D-Bayside), Jessica Ramos (D-Jackson Heights) and James Sanders Jr. (D-South Ozone Park) are among 59 who support the bill, according to nysenate.gov.

In the lower house, supporters from the

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ARTS, C ARTS CULTURE & LIVING

by Mark Lord

King of

Queens

Ron Pollack was there when the Rev. Rev v.

Martin Luther King Jr. spoke at Queens e ns College on May 13, 1965.

He will be there again — albeit virtually ally — on Jan. 16, as the college, in collaboraration with the Kupferberg Center for the he Arts, presents its annual celebration commmemorating King’s appearance.

In fact, the entire event, whose theme this year is “We Are Not Satisfied: There Is a Long, Long Way to Go in the Footsteps of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.,” will be going virtual rtual because of the recent spike in the Covid-19 19 virus.

Pollack, who was part of the graduating g class of 1965 and who served as presidentt of the college’s Student Association, will be one of five alumni who were in attendance that day who will share their memories via a video presentation made specially for the occasion.

In a recent telephone interview, Pollack, reflecting on King’s appearance, said, “It had a very special meaning.

Queens College played a significant role in what happened in 1964.”

The reference was to the abduction and murder of three Civil Rights activists in Mississippi who were attempting to register African Americans to vote.

The three men were James Chaney, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman, the last ast named being a student at the College.

Months later, King, the inaugural speaker in the college’s John F. Kennedy Memorial Lecture Series, saluted them in his speech. “It was Queens College that gave to America, and indeed the world, Andrew Goodman, whose creative witness will certainly live for generations yet unborn,” King said. “He, along with the others, paid the supreme price for this struggle and I’m sure that we will see in many ways that his death was not in vain.”

Current college President Frank H. Wu, in a prepared statement, pointed to the college’s “longstanding history of involvement in the struggle for equality and social justice.” continued on page 22

College where MLK spoke to honor his legacy Sunday

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John McNally married Anna Capello in Queens on May 24, 1932. A son, John Jr., came along in October 1933, followed by a girl, Margaret, on June 24, 1935. John supported the family as a sweeper for the New York City Department of Sanitation. They lived in a rented apartment in a house at 13629 58 Avenue in Flushing.

Margaret, aka “Margie,” provided a way out for the family with her red hair, good looks and modeling gigs. In 1957, 23 million votes were cast in the contest held by Rheingold beer for “Miss Rheingold,” and Margie McNally won. Her picture was printed on the Rheingold beer can and seen everywhere.

With the $50,000 prize money, she purchased a home for her and her parents at 62-18 Boelsen Crescent in Rego Park.

Modeling at a car show in New York, Margie met Robert E. Petersen of the auto publishing empire. He proposed on the first date and they were married on Jan. 26, 1963.

They had two sons, Robert Jr. and Richard.

But with fame can come tragedy. Their sons were killed on Dec. 26, 1975 at ages 10

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and 11, returning from a ski trip in Colorado in a private plane crash. To cope with the loss, Margie was very involved with philanthropy for youth. They also opened the Petersen Auto Museum in 1994. She lost her husband to cancer in 2007 and after struggling with breast cancer for decades, lost her Q own life on Nov. 25, 2011 at age 76.

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Author talks problems, passions around Israel

by Michael Gannon senior news editor

Daniel Sokatch of San Francisco certainly could have chosen an easier topic for a book than a look at the complexities that Israel faces both internally and on the world stage.

“I’m a lifelong liberal Zionist who has devoted my life to the betterment of the country,” he told the Chronicle in an interview last week.

Sokatch will discuss his new book “Can We Talk About Israel? A Guide for the Curious, Confused and Conflicted” in a virtual book talk hosted by Commonpoint Queens from noon to 1 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 24.

Tickets are $8 for members and $10 for nonmembers. They can be purchased online at commonpointqueens.org.

“I’m a person who has been close to Israel for most of my life, my entire teenage and adult life,”said Sokatch, the CEO of the New Israel Fund, a nonprofit organization that works to support liberal Israeli civil society.

He said the group works to advance the rights, the standing of the LGBT community, women, minorities, Arab citizens of Israel, immigrants from Ethiopia and Russia, marginalized groups, human rights and environmental organizations.

A student of Middle Eastern history and a trained civil rights lawyer, he said it is

increasingly challenging to discuss Israel in both Israel and the United States.

“Because it’s so emotional for people,”he said. “Because people have such strongly held, deep convictions about Israel without really knowing all that much about what they’re talking about.

“People feel that way because it’s attached to issues of religion, ethnicity and survival and justice and international relations,” he said. “All those things make it a volatile mix, one that more and more people, I think, are becoming polarized around with the ’Israel right or wrong’ crowd and the ’Israel is always wrong’ crowd. “ ... I hope my book can be a toolbox to help people navigate a complex situation in a way that allows them to feel compassion and respect for all the parties in the conflict, who have legitimate claims.” He sees no way forward in the Israel-Palestine conflict except with the two-state solution.

“That is still the official policy of the U.S. and Israel and the Palestinian Authority; and the Arab League and the European Union.”

He said as with Israel and Egypt, Northern Ireland and other modern conflict resolutions, the process is likely to be messy and, at first, imperfect — and necessary, with a need to support moderates on both sides.

“There are lots of people on both sides

who believe this is a zero-sum game, and ‘we’re gonna win, either by crushing you or waiting you out.’ I reject that dichotomy.”

He also believes Israel can succeed by holding to the ideals on which it was founded. He also said there is nothing wrong with criticizing the country for excesses.

“That’s what-aboutism,” he said. “It’s like saying ‘America has problems, but what about China? Don’t criticize what’s happening here because it’s worse somewhere else.’

“Do we want to compare Israel to Syria and Iran; Iraq and China?” Sokatch asked.

“Or do you want to compare Israel to the countries Israel likes to be compared to, wants to be compared to and wants to be part of the community — the West, Canada, the United States, Australia, the European Union. Israel set out to grant in its founding documents equal rights to all citizens regardless of where they came from. It didn’t set itself up to be an ethno-national supremacist state like Saudi Arabia.

Commonpoint Queens will host a virtual book discussion with author Daniel Sokatch on Jan. 24. PHOTO BY TAMMI REINHARDT “And in this country, until four or five years ago, criticizing the government wasn’t considered treason,” he added. “It was considered patriotism. I think most people reject ‘America, love it or leave it.’ Some don’t.”

He does see hope.

“My hope is that my book will allow people to understand what’s happening, what’s happened,” he said. “Why, for Jews, this is such a critical part of our identity and who we are, and why that’s also true of the Palestinians. That’s the intent of this book.” Q

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This year, the college’s celebration of King’s legacy, which will be hosted by Wu, will include addresses from several top local elected officials, as well as presentations by the current Student Association president, Zaire Couloute, and Black Student Union Treasurer and Student Sen. Jamal Mark.

Also on the bill will be a short performance by Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar, a choir from Augusta, Ga., that has transcended cultural boundaries by offering fresh adaptations of contemporary gospel, pop and musical theater hits.

The ensemble, which was organized in 2009, has performed in cities across the country as well as in countries abroad including France, Poland and Spain.

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Trey McLaughlin & The Sounds of Zamar will perform at Queens College’s Martin Luther King Jr. event, which school President Frank Wu, far left, will host. King spoke on campus in 1965, left. On the cover: King and slain activists James Chaney, left, Michael Schwerner and Andrew Goodman, and the college clock tower named for them.

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the biggest Jets fans are — Spero Dedes and Andrew Catalon. They get to broadcast to the The Sports Broadcasting Hall of Fame held its nation’s biggest market every week even though induction ceremony last month at the Waldorf- they are down the CBS sportscaster depth chart.”

Astoria after missing 2020 because of the pan- “You’re probably right about!” he said with a demic. Charles Barkley became the first former smile.

“Sunday Night Football” executive producer NBA player to be inducted into both the Basketball and Sports Broadcasting halls of fame. In his Fred Gaudelli, known for his wit, was inducted. I acceptance speech, Barkley said he never minded jokingly asked him when the Jets or Giants going out on a limb or saying things which bor- would make a Sunday appearance on NBC. He dered on the ridiculous because the most impor- replied without hesitation, “Not anytime soon!”

Fellow executive producer John Filippelli, tant thing is entertaining his audience.

James Brown, the amiable anchor of CBS’s who heads the YES Network, was also inducted.

“NFL Today” studio show, was also honored. Not He took pride in the number of women he has surprisingly, many of JB’s CBS colleagues were hired for sportscasting positions, such as Sarah there to cheer him on, including his “NFL Today” Kustok, Nancy Newman and Michelle Beadle.

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No one is going to have to start a GoFundMe Viacom,” and asked him when he was going to become a correspondent on “60 Minutes.” I page for Rosenthal. He is well-compensated by asked if television success has overshadowed his both Fox Sports and the Athletic, the overhyped NFL career where he was a terrific wide receiver sports website which was sold for $550 million for 11 years. “I have a feeling I have changed that to The New York Times last week, even though it has been hemorrhaging red ink for years. The narrative,” he replied with mixed emotions.

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Why Rent when you can own & keep your cost low! Completely renovated Studio Condo in Howard Beach. Kitchen features Granite countertop; new SS appliances & cabinets. Bathroom features a new tub, toilet, vanity & ceramic tiles. This home was renovated top to bottom with New overhead lighting; Air conditioner, crown molding; baseboard cover & new closet doors throughout.

Monthly common charges are only $210 a month & that includes your heat, hot water, & cooking gas. Low Taxes estimated $1566 annually. Pet Friendly Building!

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HOWARD BEACH/ ROCKWOOD PARK MINT AAA 5 BR 3 bath EMPIRE hi ranch - ALL NEW Granite kit, stainless appliances, sunk-in living room, full master bath, vaulted celings, walk in 1 BR apt with seperate entrance, trex deck, pavers, totally mint.

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Welcome to this beautiful and sunny 1 BR co-op located in the heart of Richmond Hill. The apartment is very spacious with lots of closets and beautiful hardwood fl oors. It’s conveniently located near subway, buses, schools, shopping, & beautiful Forest Park. The building is pet friendly & subletting is allowed. There is no fl ip tax!!!! 320 shares.

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Welcome to this lovely, well-maintained cozy 1 BR unit, converted to a Jr 4. This unit features a LR / DR with new fl ooring throughout the unit, a fi replace, stainless steel appliances, updated bath with marble tile, 2 walk-in closets & ample closet space. The home boasts Google controls. Convenient to all transportation & shopping. Washer & dryer on each floor. Flip tax is $5 per share, 240 shares. Base: $790.13, Security:$20.00, Special Assessment: $21.66, Assessment: $16.18= $847.97.

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